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Back, with a vengeance. Walking has really been helping my workout conditioning. I have walked 7 times in the last 2 weeks and today it paid off. My energy was back and I kept going for 90 minutes.

Squats went ok today. 535 felt heavy but I got it done. 475 double was easy enough. Going to try and work up 5 pounds every time I feel the top weight is manageable.

Deadlifts were pretty easy despite not having pulled in a while. I pulled from rack pin height #1. Next session it will be from 3 inches deeper, and the third session from 3 inches off the floor. I will use this rotation until the meet.

I am going to rotate my deadlift assistance exercises a little bit differently. I am going to use cheat upright rows and power shrugs, alternating each deadlift day.

My calves didn't like squatting, but the knee was fine. Ab wheel roll outs were a bear, but it's a starting point.

I don't know what to expect recovering from this knee injury, but I am going to stick to lifting and eating most whole foods and see what happens.

Squats - Buffalo Bar

145 x 3 - Right knee a bit off
235 x 1 - Tried a new wrap style, knee felt better. Tightness was much better. This rep was smooth.
325 x 1 - Felt light. Very tight eccentric. Lower back a little out of condition, so I moved the belt up and it seemed to help.
415 x 1